Unions fear that Stellantis might use the chip shortage as an excuse to circumvent an agreement to not lay off any workers until 2025
What happened
Stellantis is considering splitting two of Opel’s German plants, in Russelsheim and Eisenach, as it faces accusations from unions of using chip shortage-related furloughs there to break an agreement it had previously struck with the brand’s workers.
Why it matters
A Stellantis spokesperson told Reuters that the plants, one of which, the one in Russelsheim, is the carmaker’s largest, would no longer be part of Opel Automobile GmbH but would remain linked to Stellantis, saying that talks were underway with unions about the plan.
“The advantages associated with this more efficient and flexible organization should contribute to securing jobs in the long-term,” the spokesperson said.
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